Repairs, additions or alterations to a structure, or changes
of occupancy, shall be done in accordance with the procedures and
provisions of other applicable federal, state or local codes, including
those regulating electric, building, plumbing, mechanical systems
and fire prevention. Nothing in this code shall be construed to cancel,
modify or set aside any provision of the Park Township Zoning Ordinance.
All vacant structures and premises thereof or vacant land shall
be maintained in a clean, safe, secure and sanitary condition as provided
herein so as not to cause a blighting problem or adversely affect
the public health or safety.
All exterior property and premises shall be maintained in a
clean, safe and sanitary condition. The occupant shall keep that part
of the exterior property which such occupant occupies or controls
in a clean and sanitary condition so as not to pose a threat to the
public health, safety or welfare.
All sidewalks, walkways, stairs, driveways, parking spaces and
similar areas shall be kept in a proper state of repair and maintained
free from hazardous conditions.
[Amended 7-11-2013 by Ord. No. 2013-3]
(a) On residential lots of two acres or less in the R-3, R-4, or R-5
zoning districts, and in all residential PUDs with underlying agricultural
zoning, all front yards shall be maintained free from weeds or plant
growth in excess of 12 inches. In all zoning districts, all noxious
weeds shall be prohibited. Weeds shall be defined as all grasses,
annual plants, and vegetation, other than trees or shrubs; however,
this term shall not include cultivated flowers, gardens, or specially
planted ornamental grasses.
(b) On waterfront lots in which the structure is located more than 150
feet from the roadway, the property between the roadway and structure
may be left in a natural woodland state.
(c) Upon failure of the owner or agent having charge of a property to
maintain it in compliance with this section, the designated Township
Code compliance official shall give the owner or agent written notice
of the violation, of a reasonable deadline to remedy the violation,
and of the fact that failure to comply with the deadline shall give
the designated Township Code compliance official authority to authorize
an employee of the Township or a contractor hired by the Township
to enter the property in violation and bring it into compliance with
this section. The designated Township Code official shall have the
authority to implement the remedy to bring the property into compliance
with this section if the deadline is not satisfactorily met, and to
charge the costs of bringing the property into compliance with this
section to the owner or agent responsible for the property.
(d) In addition to the enforcement action described in Subsection
(c) above, the Township may bring enforcement action pursuant to Sec.
14-32 against any owner or agent having charge of property which is not maintained in compliance with this section.
All structures and exterior property shall be kept free from
rodent harborage and insect infestation. Where rodents or insects
are found, they shall be promptly exterminated by approved processes
which will not be injurious to human health. After extermination,
proper precautions shall be taken to eliminate rodent or insect harborage
and prevent reinfestation.
All exterior property and premises shall be free from any accumulation
of rubbish or garbage. Every occupant of a structure shall dispose
of all rubbish in a clean and sanitary manner by placing such rubbish
in approved containers. The owner of every occupied premises shall
supply approved covered containers for rubbish, and the owner of the
premises shall be responsible for the removal of rubbish.
Every occupant of a structure shall dispose of garbage in a
clean and sanitary manner by placing such garbage in an approved garbage
disposal facility or approved garbage containers. The owner of every
dwelling shall supply a leakproof, covered, garbage container. The
operator of every establishment producing garbage shall provide, and
at all times cause to be utilized, approved leakproof containers provided
with close-fitting covers for the storage of such materials until
removed from the premises for disposal.
All outdoor storage utilized in connection with nonresidential activities shall comply with Section
38-486 of the Township Zoning Code.
In cases where it reasonably appears that there is immediate danger to the life or safety of any person because of noncompliance with the chapter, the code compliance officer shall report such facts to the Township Board, and the Township Board may cause the immediate compliance. The costs of such emergency compliance shall be collected in the same manner as provided in Section
14-32.